National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998
Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act of 1997 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to add or modify various definitions.
(Sec. 5) Replaces provisions establishing and administering the National Sea Grant College Program with provisions maintaining such a program and setting forth its elements and the Program duties of the Secretary of Commerce.
(Sec. 6) Repeals provisions authorizing grants and contracts regarding specified international activities, including research, education, and technology transfer.
(Sec. 7) Replaces provisions providing for the designation of sea grant colleges and regional consortia with provisions setting forth the criteria for designation as a sea grant college or institute and designee duties.
(Sec. 8) Repeals provisions mandating support of graduate fellowships related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
(Sec. 9) Modifies requirements regarding the sea grant review panel.
(Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act.
Became Public Law No: 105-160.